Jackson, Mississippi

Experience Jackson, Mississippi—The City With Soul—where our rich culinary scene, legendary music heritage, world-class museums, and pivotal Civil Rights history create authentic connections that help shape American culture. Here, you'll engage directly with the people and stories that make Jackson extraordinary.


Historian Carroll Quigley once said, “A community is made up of intimate relationships among diversified types of individuals—a kinship group, a local group, a neighborhood, a village, a large family.” Here in Jackson, it won’t take you long to discover that our people are all of those things rolled into one. Jacksonians are what give the city life. They are our soul. While here, you’ll want to meet them where they are, in the many vibrant neighborhoods that give Jackson a thriving, beating heartbeat.

BELHAVEN: The Belhaven Historic District offers nothing short of charm with its tree-lined streets, 1900s-era craftsmen homes, and unique businesses.

BELHAVEN HEIGHTS: On one of the highest hills in Jackson, you'll find Belhaven Heights, an older and more official neighborhood than "Belhaven" itself.

DOWNTOWN: Downtown is where government buildings, museums, and historic architecture collide in the heart of the capital city, resulting in a growing residential and public art scene.

FONDREN: The Fondren Historic District has been known as one of Jackson's cultural centers since the 1920s, with spaces to enjoy music, food, the arts, and everything in between.

LEFLEUR EAST: Named after explorer Louis LeFleur, LeFleur East is located where the city of Jackson originated.

MIDTOWN: Midtown is a diverse, up-and-coming neighborhood located just north of downtown Jackson, adjacent to Millsaps College and Baptist Hospital and two blocks from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

NORTH JACKSON: In North Jackson’s shopping district, you can find tried-and-true retail staples on the city's furthest northern reaches - and Civil Rights history at Tougaloo College.

SOUTH JACKSON: South Jackson has several hidden culinary gems and historical sites in the capital city.

WEST JACKSON: Steeped in history and culture, West Jackson is experiencing renewed interest thanks to places like Jackson State University.

Discover what Jackson, Mississippi has to offer:


History & Civil Rights

From the proud legacy of Medgar Evers to the powerful present-day Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the history of the movement is here. Learn more >>

Sports & Recreation

Sports and outdoor enthusiasts can find a range of exciting activities in Jackson, from hard-hitting Jackson State University football games to the thrilling Mississippi Blues Marathon, rodeos, and PGA golf. Outdoor lovers will find delight in area parks with a full range of options from fishing to tennis. Learn more >>

Dine and Drink

From delectable soul food classics - some of them James Beard Award-winning - to innovative Southern fusion, don't sleep on the City With Soul's culinary scene. Enjoy Gulf seafood, tamales, Cajun, Greek, barbecue and more. Learn more >>